Karen Jo Case (Elkins) passed away April 24, 2024. Karen was born to Carol Gay Patten and Carlos D Elkins on February 29, 1956 in Tooele, Utah. She loved to joke about her leap year age and youthfulness at every birthday.
Karen opened her heart and her home to everyone. Especially her 5 adopted children and any cat she could get her hands on! She worked various jobs for Utah State Government including, Social services. However, she would tell you her best job was “retirement and grandchildren.” She enjoyed putting memories together and was the light in any room.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and stepfather Herbert W. Leamer (Dad). She is survived by daughter Amanda E. Griffin, Son-in-law Levi Griffin, and grandchildren Abilene and Graham, whom she loved “To The Moon and Back!”; as well as sisters Nancy L. (Alan) Glaser and Robyn J. Leamer and her "kids".
Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 4, at Noon. A viewing will take place Saturday from 10 am to 12 pm. All services to take place at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South (Dimple Dell Road) in Sandy, UT 84092. Following the services there will be a Celebration of Life/After Party at 184 Lakeview Stansbury Park UT 84074. All are welcome!
We will miss her humor and big heart, but she is forever in our hearts. Give 'em Hell, Karen. “What a ride!” We love you Mom!
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Betty R. Crosman
My friend 'Leamer'.. I will miss our chats about all that we have gone through of our years from high school to our years out of school. You were my gambling buddie who would go anywhere I asked you to go just for the heck of it. Memories I will never forget. Plus the chats we had about how it wasn't fun getting older with all of the aches and pains. Now you won't have to deal with that anymore. But the best memories will be of our friendship, and how much I loved you my friend. I wanted to let you know recently about my news of going to be a Grandma (just like you) and now you get to hear me from heaven as I talk to you. Our mutual friend, the other 'Ter', will miss our conversations with Leamer, but we both had you in our lives which made everything a plus. Love you forever and say Hello to our friend in HEAVEN Coral..
My friend 'Leamer'.. I will miss our chats about all that we have gone through of our years from high school to our years out of school. You were my gambling buddie who would go anywhere I asked you to go just for the heck of it. Memories I will never forget. Plus the chats we had about how it wasn't fun getting older with all of the aches and pains. Now you won't have to deal with that anymore. But the best memories will be of our friendship, and how much I loved you my friend. I wanted to let you know recently about my news of going to be a Grandma (just like you) and now you get to hear me from heaven as I talk to you. Our mutual friend, the other 'Ter', will miss our conversations with Leamer, but we both had you in our lives which made everything a plus. Love you forever and say Hello to our friend in HEAVEN Coral..
Thank you for sharing your life with me and teaching me how to navigate this life with grace, love and compassion for others. I would not be who I am without you. Thank you for everything. ❤️
Thank you for sharing your life with me and teaching me how to navigate this life with grace, love and compassion for others. I would not be who I am without you. Thank you for everything. ❤️
Thank you for sharing your life with me and teaching me how to navigate this life with grace, love and compassion for others. I would not be who I am without you. Thank you for everything. ❤️
"Leamer" a beautiful friendship that God Blessed me with many years ago. "Kopfer" and I will always have you in our hearts. Thanks for being in my life. Now I just need to find the picture you promised me. Love you beyond measure.